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Hi everyone,
I'm Jim from London and thought I'd introduce myself. You could describe me as Lotus mad! I have a lot of Lotus history having owned Elans and Europas since 1978 when I bought a 1971 pistachio over white FHC Sprint. Changed that for a 1974 Plus Two in 1979 (which I stlll have), added a 1975 Europa soon after and not that long ago a 1973 Sprint which retains it's original chassis and paintwork. The Plus Two was repainted and retrimmed by Lotus Cars in 1982 and I replaced the chassis with a LR one several years ago. I love these cars and wouldn't like to rank them. I guess out of the three, my Sprint is the most desirable because of its originality but still looks ace. Granted I have powder coated the chassis and running gear etc which were blemish free but that's it. It had 18,000 miles when I bought it and was really cherished by the previous owner who had it from new. Whilst I understand why owners want to modify their cars for reliability, I have kept mine original which is purely a personal choice. Cheers for now, Jim.
I'm Jim from London and thought I'd introduce myself. You could describe me as Lotus mad! I have a lot of Lotus history having owned Elans and Europas since 1978 when I bought a 1971 pistachio over white FHC Sprint. Changed that for a 1974 Plus Two in 1979 (which I stlll have), added a 1975 Europa soon after and not that long ago a 1973 Sprint which retains it's original chassis and paintwork. The Plus Two was repainted and retrimmed by Lotus Cars in 1982 and I replaced the chassis with a LR one several years ago. I love these cars and wouldn't like to rank them. I guess out of the three, my Sprint is the most desirable because of its originality but still looks ace. Granted I have powder coated the chassis and running gear etc which were blemish free but that's it. It had 18,000 miles when I bought it and was really cherished by the previous owner who had it from new. Whilst I understand why owners want to modify their cars for reliability, I have kept mine original which is purely a personal choice. Cheers for now, Jim.
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Jim welcome to the forum what a lovely collection you have there all last of the line models also you are a lucky man
Ian
Ian
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Great trio Jim, and all very late cars. I love the Roman Purple 130!
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Elanintheforest - Coveted Fifth Gear
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Very good to see you on here Jim. Welcome.
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trw99 - Coveted Fifth Gear
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Hi Jim and welcome
I have always believed you need 3 Lotus so that way you always have at least one to drive !!!
Its worked for me for the last 35 years and I get severe withdrawal symptoms if I cant satisfy my Lotus craving every couple of days at least
cheers
Rohan
68 Elan S4 FHC historic racer
73 Plus 2S 130/ 5 weekend road car
78 Esprit S1 ...drive it when ever i can
I have always believed you need 3 Lotus so that way you always have at least one to drive !!!
Its worked for me for the last 35 years and I get severe withdrawal symptoms if I cant satisfy my Lotus craving every couple of days at least
cheers
Rohan
68 Elan S4 FHC historic racer
73 Plus 2S 130/ 5 weekend road car
78 Esprit S1 ...drive it when ever i can
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rgh0 - Coveted Fifth Gear
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My racing Elan is my heart and soul ( after my family) I have done over 40 thousand race miles in it. Just wish i was a better race driver
It may not look very flash with lots of racing "patina" but that's the way i like it. I have never been a show car sort of person. Lotus are for driving not for showing or investing IMHO.
cheers
Rohan
It may not look very flash with lots of racing "patina" but that's the way i like it. I have never been a show car sort of person. Lotus are for driving not for showing or investing IMHO.
cheers
Rohan
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rgh0 - Coveted Fifth Gear
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Welcome Jim, it's good to see someone else believing that good things come in threes!
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I've been a Club Lotus member since my early Elan days but am also a member of the North Kent Lotus Group. During our halloween evening outting last October, where we drove from Wrotham to Ashford, it took us over 2 hours! We must have covered the A - Z of Kent.
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